Newcomer Gender Equality Champions

Last updated: 15.7.2025
Prize

The "Newcomer Gender Equality Champions" award, part of the broader EU Award for Gender Equality Champions under Horizon Europe, celebrates academic and research organisations that have recently achieved significant progress in implementing their first Gender Equality Plan (GEP). This recognition prize aims to boost public awareness and incentivise institutional change towards inclusive gender equality, fostering a vibrant community of champions across the European Research Area.

Who is Funded: Eligibility and Objectives

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for the "Newcomer Gender Equality Champions" award, detailing who can apply, the geographical scope of the program, and its core objectives. It specifically targets academic and research organisations demonstrating recent progress in gender equality.

What is Funded: Focus Areas

This section details the nature of what is funded by the "Newcomer Gender Equality Champions" award. It specifies the thematic areas supported and the stage of gender equality initiatives that are recognised, emphasizing achievements in institutional transformation.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section outlines the financial aspects of the "Newcomer Gender Equality Champions" award, detailing the type of financial support provided and the amounts allocated per winner.

Conditions and Requirements for Applicants

This section covers the essential conditions and requirements for applicants to the "Newcomer Gender Equality Champions" award. It includes general admissibility criteria, application terms, and other important provisions that govern participation.

Application Procedure

This section guides potential applicants through the application process for the "Newcomer Gender Equality Champions" award, explaining the submission steps and how award decisions are made.

This section outlines the foundational legal and official documents that establish and govern the "Newcomer Gender Equality Champions" award, providing transparency on its mandate and operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

100,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

Total budget for the EU Award for Gender Equality Champions is 400,000 € for 2024 and 400,000 € for 2025.

Deadline

Deadline:

16.10.2024

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Prizes And Competitions

Region

Region:

European Union (as part of Horizon Europe and the European Research Area)

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Education and Vocational Training, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Academic and Research Organisations

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Policy Development, Implementation, Capacity Building, Evaluation, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

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